I saw the Newsboys in concert last year. They were really wonderful. They played a ton of songs, from the most current to the old favorites. Tait was charismatic and engaging, but different. I would love to see them live with Peter Furler (again).

Phil Joel perhaps, but if what I've from the few folks I know in Nashville is true, Furler isn't hurting for money.

Given what happened with John James I will always wonder if there was more to Peter's departure. I know I'm being cynical and speculative but it's not like they haven't done it in the past.

However, that's their personal business and they don't owe me any explanation.

I've seen them with James, Furler, and Tait fronting the band. I can honestly say that the show with James (opening night of the Take Me To Your Leader tour) was the best. Second would be the Love Liberty Disco tour in the inflatable dome. I do give Tait his due though. When I finally got to see that line up a year ago in Binghamton, NY it was one of the most entertaining shows I had been to in a while.